It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald William McCallum announces his peaceful passing at Victoria Hospital , London on October 20 , 2026 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of 65 years to Marilyn (nee Gough) McCallum. Dear father to the late James McCallum(1996) and Jennifer Cross. He was the adored Popa of his granddaughters, Jessica and Ninnea (Daniel), and his grandson Cord. He was also a proud great-grandfather to Jessica’s children, Jaelyn, Jamie, Jenelle, Jayce, and Jaxyn, and Ninnea and Daniel’s children, Mikaela, Harper, and Ripleigh. Also survived by his siblings Ivan (Janet) McCallum, Danny(Ann) McCallum, Patsy (Lyle) MacLachlan and Debbie Van Raes. Don will be missed by Diane(Don) McKillop of Highgate, David (Susan) Gough of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Dona and Helen(nee Essey) McCallum, his sister Dona(Andy) Fazekas and his brother Stanley McCallum. Don was born in Appin and later made his home in Melbourne, where he enjoyed rural life and the simple pleasures of cutting the grass and tending to his vegetable garden. He especially cherished the time spent with his beloved great-grandchildren. A man of few words, Don entered municipal politics in 1985, guided by his desire to serve the public. He was humbled by the trust his community placed in him and remained dedicated to serving the people and the community he proudly called home. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe on Friday, October 23rd from 5-8 pm, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. (Visitation 12 noon to 1p.m.). Rev Amanda MacMillan officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation.
